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Originally Posted by kjc  So there are Vets out there that are working within the guidlines set forth by the manufacturers, but able to adjust dosing to be safer for some of their tinier clientele. My vet did the same for me, so I can dose my dogs and my cats with the same product, just different amounts using my individual pets' exact weights and the manufacturers' recommended minimum dose ie: 2.7mg of Selamectin per pound of body weight for dogs. Even though the manufacturer claims this product is safe if over dosed by 10 times, or if ingested (this is a topical application) I don't want to apply a tube that is made to be a safe, minimum dose for a 10# or 20# dog to a 3# or 5# dog. |
Yes this is exactly our case too, with the topical flea tick prescription mine actually have both my pets name on the one rx and says to 1/2 dose each
my vet wants what is best for my pets (his words) and I am happy about this. Technically they are both still being slightly overdosed seeing how the rx is for a dog closer to 10lbs and their combined weight is about 7lbs but not nearly as much as they would be if I was giving them each the full ammount. We still are looking for a solution for the HW rx because it is not topical it is a little harder to find something that is either very gentle on their systems or not such a high dose. Maybe the manufacture will realize that there is a growing population of small dog owners who would like to carefully be on a preventative. Wishfull thinking
